US Bridges

Hilltop Road over Loving Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 407 · Structure no. 180610AA0620003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,566
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltop Road over Loving Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hilltop Road over Loving Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHilltop Road
CrossesLoving Branch
Location0.4 MI N of FM 407
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10795, -97.13116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2015)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilltop Road over Loving Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltop Road over Loving Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hilltop Road over Loving Branch carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hilltop Road over Loving Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltop Road over Loving Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.